Cannondale R500T 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Cannondale
Model R500T
First production 1997
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Cannondale R500T Parts   
Available Sizes - 48 cm (centimeters)
- 50 cm (centimeters)
- 52 cm (centimeters)
- 54 cm (centimeters)
- 56 cm (centimeters)
- 58 cm (centimeters)
- 60 cm (centimeters)
- 63 cm (centimeters)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Continental Super Sport
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano RSX Levers
Shimano RSX Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano RSX
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Mavic CXP 10
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
Heat-treated
6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionCODA 700R
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsChromoly
Headset size1 (inches) Tange-Seiki SE-II

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-40
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes 36/46 Teeth
Shimano RSX
Gear shift leversShimano RSX STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 13 - 24 Teeth
7-speed

Cannondale R500T Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano RSX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano RSX GS
Fork material Bonded
Semi-sloping Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeKinesis

Other Specs of Cannondale R500T

Component group setsShimano RSX
Available colors - Bordeaux
- light blue
Weight 22.7
Pedals detailsLook PM-156 Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatCODA 700
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-263


Cannondale R500T bike review

Cannondale produced the R500T bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $975.99.
R500T bike is available in many sizes such as 48 cm (centimeters), 50 cm (centimeters), 52 cm (centimeters), 54 cm (centimeters), 56 cm (centimeters), 58 cm (centimeters), 60 cm (centimeters) and 63 cm (centimeters).
Cannondale Road R500T can be found in a few colors, among these colors Bordeaux and light blue .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Continental Super Sport tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 10, 36-hole. Cannondale equiped this exact model with Shimano RSX Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RSX levers braking system and Shimano RSX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Cannondale used 6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted, heat-treated material for the frame. CODA 700R high strength material is used on the handlebar of this R500T to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano RSX, 36/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC-40 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Cannondale, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano RSX STI Dual Control gear shift levers.